Strong storms and relentless rain cause mass disruption across Czechia
Sunday night saw heavy thunderstorms and flash floods in many areas, leading to almost 900 reported incidents requiring emergency services.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for August 19: Monday's top headlines
Torrential rain hits Czechia, Prague police seek metro sex harasser, and tourist in Czechia suffers heart attack hiking Sunday.
Venezuelans in Prague continue series of protests following disputed election
Dozens of Venezuelans protested in Prague against the re-election of Nicolas Maduro, denouncing election fraud and calling for freedom and democracy.
Czech news in brief for August 18: Sunday's top headlines
Strong storms and heavy rain in the forecast Sunday, Czech football player Hložek signs with Hoffenheim, and more weekend headlines.
Czech public health insurer tests quality-of-care reimbursement plan
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Czechia's General Health Insurance Company (VZP) has introduced a new pilot payment plan designed to improve hospital efficiency.
Czech news in brief for August 17: Saturday's top headlines
Temperature record set at multiple measuring stations on Friday, Brno charity sends medical aid to Ukraine, and more weekend headlines.
TELL US: Do you see yourself as an 'expat' or 'immigrant' in Czechia?
The loaded debate on both definitions spans aspects such as nationality, motivations for moving to a country, and social class.
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OVERVIEW: Prague's live music scene – must-visit small venues
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What are the genres and venues that define Prague's thriving underground music scene, and which local and international acts are worth checking out?
Jokey Czechs invade airBaltic poll to give plane a lewd name
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Users have a choice of over 200 Baltic towns and cities to name aircraft – some places mean something entirely different in the Czech language, though.
Czech charged with surrogacy scam after conning dozens of infertile women
The unnamed woman promised couples she would deliver babies. Instead, she pocketed thousands of crowns and went on the run.
Czech news in brief for August 16: Friday's top headlines
Passenger traffic at Prague airport to rise, officials warn of fradulent travel agency, and Prague authorities probe influencer video.
No screws loose: IKEA announces new easy-install product range in Czechia
The Swedish firm wants to move away from tricky do-it-yourself projects to not only make life easier for the consumer, but also to improve sustainability.
Formula 1 car to roar through Prague for Red Bull event this week
The RB7 F1 car, which former world champions raced with, will be on display in at Rohanské nábřeží in Prague 8; expect some road closures.
Czech news in brief for August 15: Thursday's top headlines
South Moravia records hottest day of the year, ČSA to operate final Paris-Prague flight, and Monday sees last of Barrandov Bridge construction.
Big Mac Index shows Czech crown is undervalued against the US dollar
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The Big Mac Index, published biannually by The Economist, compares global currencies' purchasing power by examining Big Mac prices across countries.
Czech news in brief for August 14: Wednesday's top headlines
Russian Orthodox priest ordered to leave Czechia, dry air and heat trigger fire alert for Wednesday, and Germany defends extended border checks.
